Author: Temiteo Okwakol

By Richard Onapatum Worry has engulfed katakwi residents after a shocking incident where two children died and three were injured after they sustained bites from a stray Dog infected with Rabies. The deceased identified as Otilem Vincent 6yrs and Abonya Charles 5yrs all residents of Okuda in Ongongoja Sub County breathed their last at Katakwi main Hospital. According to the assistant Incharge Children ward Apio Solome an enrolled nurse, they received the first patient Abonya 5yrs on 4th Jan 2024, with history of being beaten by a dog. “Later that evening the child was too irritable, we tried giving…

President Yoweri Museveni has met and held talks with Mr. Grey Frandsen, the CEO of Oxitec, a prominent biotech company that has over 20 years experience in the field of malaria research. Away from malaria, Oxitec is also into Animal and Agricultural research. The President expressed his delight in Oxitec’s collaboration with the Uganda Virus Research Institute, aimed at tackling the pervasive issue of malaria in the country. During their meeting on Tuesday, President Museveni conveyed his satisfaction upon learning about the joint efforts planned by Oxitec and the Uganda Virus Research Institute. The collaboration, as disclosed by Mr. Frandsen,…

By Osuta Yusuf. Residents from Tara, Maracha District were on Tuesday 9-January-2024 demanding for the government of Uganda to offer a state funeral for the death of Dr Abiriga Jino, District Health Officer (DHO) for Masindi district Dr Abiriga Jino met his death on Sunday 7-January-2024 after he was gruesomely slaughtered by unidentified assailants. Mr Afedra Michael from Tumvea village , Tara Sub-county wondered why the government of Uganda would not offer a state funeral after their son Dr Abiriga Jino saved so many people when Ebola broke out years ago. He said, if the government can not take the…

By Richard Onapatum SOROTI: The Bishop of Soroti Catholic Diocese Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Eciru Oliach has today ordained two Deacons at St. Peter’s Parish in Soroti district. The Deacons included Moses Okaki of Olio Parish and Marcel Ajoket of Koloin Parish. The Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo represented President Yoweri Museveni at the colourful ceremony held at St. Peter’s Parish, Olio Primary School Grounds. The function also saw a fundraising ceremony held for the construction of Regina Caeli Cathedral and St. Peters Parish. In his Speech, President Museveni thanked the Church for its continued partnership with Government in…

MP’s Driver Runs Berserk, Hunts Human Blood on Christmas Day Residents of Toroma County in Katakwi district are still recovering from shocking events that unfolded during the festive season. On Christmas day, 2023 a one Imalingat Joseph also known as Omande ran berserk and reportedly attempted to slaughter several innocent residents. Omande as he is commonly known is a driver for Toroma MP Hon. Joseph Koluo. The bizarre events in Acuna village, Angodingod sub county, started with Omande boozing himself silly at the nearby trading center of Abudi.  Residents report that after getting drunk at the trading center he proceeded…

By Osuta Yusuf. Restitute Team – Uganda (Rete-UG) a local NGO based in WestNile region have on Wednesday 3-January-2024 launched a five years strategic plan to be implemented. The organization’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) which was held in its regional office in Arua City, also presented their performance, kind-donations, funds received from donors, other partners / Well Wishers, their challenges and their expenditure in the year 2023. One of the beneficiaries of the NGO, Ms. Afoyo Venesha from Zombo District thanked RETE-UG for its immense contributions through talkshows to sensitize the public and teenagers against HIV Aids among others. https://youtube.com/shorts/BEolrRHsc3g?si=Ayw9knq0kzPE8xHW…

By Richard Onapatum Katakwi Parishioners of St. Stephen Catholic Church, Katakwi have bade farewell to their outgoing and long serving missionary reverend Father Remi Nyengere. Nyengere has been the Dean of Katakwi deanery and Parish Priest of St. Stephen Catholic Parish. He has served for Nine years since 2015 and has been posted to Arusha, Tanzania. He has been replaced with Rev. Fr. Olivier Wayesu. “I want to take the honor to thank Fr. Remi for the close relationship, dedication and diligent service to Christians of St. Stephen catholic Parish.” said  Jessica Alupo She made the remarks during a thanks…

Mr Augustine Otuko the Private Secretary to the President in charge of Political Affairs has revealed to Katakwi Youth leaders,Boda boda riders and women that he is more prepared to tussle it out with Hon Ogwang Peter the State Minister of sports in the coming election. Otuko who came second in the 2021 elections was speaking to the youth,boda boda riders and women at his home in ariamareng, Aleles Parish Katakwi District. The youth had tasked otuko to explain to them his future plans considering the fact that there was too much speculation about his 2026 agenda. “Please disregard all…

Hon Raphael Magezi the Minister for Local government has told the people of Katakwi to vote back H.E Maj Jessica Alupo Epel (Rtd) the Vice President of Uganda as their woman MP so that she continues to champion the transformation of her people and Uganda at large. “People of Katakwi I have one special request for you, please do not make any mistake to antagonize Alupo in the next election because we still need her to accomplish many projects she is doing in the District for the benefit of her people.” He was speaking at Ocorimongin Market, Katakwi Sub-county in…

President Yoweri Museveni has applauded the role the Construction Sector plays in Uganda’s Infrastural Development. His messsage was delivered by H.E Maj Jessica Alupo Epel (Rtd) the Vice President of Uganda at Kololo Ceremonial grounds on 14th December 2023 where she was representing the President as the Chief Guest at a function According to the President’s speech read by the Vice President, the construction industry is the backbone of our nation’s development. It breathes life into our infrastructure, fuels economic growth, and provides livelihoods to countless individuals and families across our nation. It is a sector that has consistently contributed significantly to our Gross…